Tai Chi: Beginner and intermediate classes Mondays and Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. at Mollie Nye House, 940 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. A program for those interested in a very mild form of martial arts. A portion of each class is dedicated to qi gong. Drop-in fee: $7. 604-987-5820 mollienyehouse.com
Computer Basics and Windows 101: Learn the basics of computers and computing, and receive an introduction to the Microsoft Windows operating system Monday, July 14, 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Parkgate library, 3675 Banff Court, North Vancouver. Bring your own laptop if you wish. This course is designed for seniors, but anyone is welcome. nvdpl.ca
The Elders Council for Parks in B.C. will host an all-day bus trip leaving from Parkgate Community Centre at 9 a.m. to Shannon Falls Provincial Park to learn about the geology of Howe Sound Monday, July 14. $22. Registration required. 604-983-6350
Transition To Residential Care: A workshop designed to help family caregivers who are considering residential care options for a person with dementia Thursday, July 17, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Alzheimer Society Resource Centre, 212-1200 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. [email protected]
Minds in Motion: A fitness and social program for people with early-stage Alzheimer's and a care partner hosted by Alzheimer Society of B.C. Fridays, 9:15-11:15 a.m. at Mollie Nye House, 940 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. $24 per couple for four weeks. 604-987-5820
Accessing Services: A workshop for family caregivers who are currently supporting a person with dementia who is living at home Saturday, July 19, 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the Alzheimer Society Resource Centre, 212-1200 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. The session will review strategies for accessing support from a variety of sources in the community - from getting help from family and friends, to navigating the formal health care system. 604-984-8348
Celebrate Parks Day: Saturday, July 19, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at the Heritage Centre, 1620 Mount Seymour Rd., North Vancouver. An event for families and seniors. There will be a self-guided poetry walk along the nature trail, a wild birds of North Vancouver slide show, ecopoetry workshop, live music, and a sketching and writing workshop. Registration required for workshops only. 604-986-4892 [email protected]
Formerly Married Club: A social group for formerly married men and women 55 years and older meets the first Tuesday of every month, 7:30 p.m. at Highlands United Church, 3255 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver. Weekly events are planned by committees and include dining, barbecues, theatre, games, dancing, tours, golf and more. 604-922-5839 604-986-8590
Compiled by Debbie Caldwell Email [email protected]
